take a dim view (of someone or something)

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take a dim view (of someone or something)

To view (something) unfavorably; to disapprove (of something). I'm afraid the administration is taking a dim view of that legislation, so it will most likely get vetoed.Even though you might think it's a minor offense, the authorities still take a dim view.So far the boss has taken a dim view of the new intern.

take a dim view of

take a dim view of something

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

take a poor view of something

BRITISH

COMMON If you take a dim view of something or take a poor view of it, you disapprove of it. The French take a dim view of anyone who only has a snack at lunchtime.Fellow critics took a poor view of a critic who reviewed Paramount films and accepted a fee from the studio.

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